NStar Articles

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Get the Gouge: Naval Terms with History & Mystery

By Bill the Goat on Dec 28, 2023 10:00:00 AM

Summary:

Classic Navy expressions and nautical terms come from centuries of history and maritime tradition, many originating from life aboard sailing ships and still used today at the U.S. Naval Academy and across the Fleet. From military slang and sailor traditions to everyday sayings like “mind your Ps and Qs” and “batten down the hatches,” these terms reflect the culture, discipline, and storytelling that define Navy life and connect generations of sailors and midshipmen.

Spend even a few minutes around the U.S. Naval Academy and you’ll quickly realize the Navy has a language all its own.

Topics: Insider USNA History

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Service Academy Exchange Program: A Swapping Success Story

By Bill the Goat on Dec 19, 2023 10:00:00 AM

The U.S. Naval Academy offers its midshipmen many life changing experiences, from the rigors of Plebe Summer, to the USNA Sea Trials at the end of that year, to the Summer Training opportunities after each academic year. These milestones are important steps along the way to becoming an effective and skilled naval officer.

Topics: USNA Traditions Naval Academy Midshipmen

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2023 Army-Navy Game Recap: The Rivalry Continues

By Bill the Goat on Dec 13, 2023 11:22:50 AM

The Navy Midshipmen faced off against the Army Black Knights right outside of Boston, Massachusetts, on December 9, 2023, in front of a crowd of 65,878 roaring fans and far more watching on televised broadcasts. It was “America’s Game,” aptly played just one week before the 250th celebration of the Boston Tea Party. It was the first time in their history the two teams met at the Patriots’ Gillette Stadium, and it was a game that lived up to the anticipation.

Topics: Midshipmen Gonavy Navy Football